supramaxillary

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

supra- +‎ maxillary

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

supramaxillary (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Situated over the lower jaw.
    the supramaxillary nerve
  2. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the upper jaw.

Noun[edit]

supramaxillary (plural supramaxillaries)

  1. (anatomy) The superior maxillary, or upper jawbone.